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http://www.sustainit.org/
Welcome to SustainIT Understanding the relationship between . Information and communication technologies (ICT) have the potential to deliver significant
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social and environmental benefits to individuals, communities and organisations. SustainIT, an initiative of leading charity UK CEED, focuses on the relationship between ICT and sustainable development and seeks to demonstrate how the technologies can be used to realise these benefits. SustainIT undertakes the following activities with public, private and voluntary sector partners in the UK and across Europe: Quantitative and qualitative research Demonstration projects Policy advice and guidance Award programmes and good practice dissemination Development of on line tools and guidance materials Debate and engagement activities Current programme partners include the EU Commission, East of England Development Agency, East Midlands Regional Assembly, BT, Brother, Vodafone, Sony, Hewlett Packard. SustainIT latest Project SusteIT is a new p
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http://www.towards-sustainability.co.uk/
a portal for sustainable development "The future will be green, or not at all. This truth lies at the heart of humankind's most pressing challenge: to
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learn to live in harmony with the Earth on a genuinely sustainable basis". Sir Jonathon Porritt Towards sustainability resources for Advancing a sustainable future Towards Sustainability aims to benefit organisations and individuals contributing to the process of change towards a sustainable future. A resource primarily directed to those involved with sustainable development, social change and environmental issues, it also serves those seeking to become better informed or engaged in these areas. What is sustainability? The most frequently used search phrase on the Towards Sustainability website is "what is sustainability?". Find definitions on the ' Quotations on Sustainability ' page...
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http://www.defra.gov.uk/ENVIRONMENT/waste/topics/index.htm
That people produce waste is a fact of life we cannot change. However, we can change how much we produce, how we manage it and what we do with it. Indeed,
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managing waste in a sustainable way, optimising recycling and re-use, as well as limiting production, forms a core part of Government policy to protect the environment. This page outlines what is in place to help local authorities reach their targets, some of the support available for businesses to manage their waste more effectively, and how everyone can play a part in ensuring we work together towards a future much less reliant on sending vast amounts of waste to landfill. What is waste? Reduce - waste minimisation Re-use Recycle / recover Disposal What is waste? There is no definitive list of what is and is not waste. Whether or not a substance is discarded as waste - and when waste ceases to be waste - are matters that must be determined on the facts of the case and the interpretation of the law is a matter for the Courts. It res
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Delivering a Sustainable Railway
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http://tv.theiet.org/technology/manu/index.cfm
May highlights 6 May 2008 Skills shortage - who will keep the lights on? Power Channel 7 May 2008 Wideband receivers and components Communications Channel
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13-15 May 2008 IET and GSA international semiconductor forum Electronics Channel LIVE 17:30 BST, 15 May 2008 IET Annual General Meeting News Channel LIVE 18:00 BST, 20 May 2008 Downloading Top Gear Legally: Why I Joined the BBC IET Young Professionals Event 2008 by Anthony Rose, BBC Communications Channel 20-22 May 2008 Road transport information control (RTIC) 2008 Transport Channel 21-22 May 2008 Appropriate healthcare technologies for developing countries IT channel
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http://www.sd-commission.org.uk/index.php
Other headlines The sixth annual assessment of government operations finds that, despite encouraging initiatives, government is still not on course to
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meet targets and urgently needs to raise its game. By reducing carbon emissions and encouraging healthier lifestyles the NHS can combat climate change, save money, and achieve health benefits on many levels. Driving change The SDC offers guidance as well as scrutiny to support government departments' Sustainable Development Action Plans. Green, Healthy and Fair Despite some encouraging initiatives, too many supermarket products and practices are still unhealthy, unjust and unsustainable. New SD Engagement Resource Reports, guidance, case studies, news and more looking at how effective engagement can help achieve sustainable outcomes. Tidal Power in the UK Our comprehensive review of the UK's tidal resources finds that they could provide at least 10% of the country s electricity. The report includes an evaluation of proposals for a Severn
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http://www2.theiet.org/oncomms/sector/manufacturing/
Creating global order Too many multinational companies have created a haphazard network of plants, according to new research, but putting the pieces in
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the right places can reap huge benefits.
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http://www2.theiet.org/oncomms/pn/sustainability/
Industry News Latest news relevant to the Manufacturing sector. Call for papers Take the opportunity to present your research and see it published! We
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run a number of events that call for papers providing the opportunity for your research projects to be presented to your specialist community. Resources Publishing The IET provides a range of leading publications and information services from magazines, books, journals, wiring regulations, conference proceedings, reports and other literature in relevant fields. Endorsed training providers are committed to delivering high quality training solutions. Course topics range from: business management through to IT training and technical engineering subjects. Business Partners The Business Partners network provides interaction between your organisation and the IET, to provide and develop knowledge and professionalism amongst your staff. IET Discover Search for peer- reviewed articles and resources related to Sustainability and other Networks. Yo
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http://www.cabe.org.uk/
Bland playgrounds are restricting children’s creativity. Since central government is investing heavily in children’s play, a radically different approach
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